2004 Honda City vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Peugeot 307 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | City | 307 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
